Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations in the coming days amid worries he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight triumph at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks after leaving by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden sit last place of Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
